# Norfolk king tides and high water in 2003

> In 2003, NOAA's Sewells Point tide gauge recorded water high enough for FloodRoute's model to put at least one Norfolk road at risk on 23 days. The highest was 7.89 ft on Thursday, September 18, 2003, 5.18 ft above the tide tables, with 348 roads at risk, including West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch and Dinwiddie Street.

**Estimates, not records of actual flooding.** Each day is NOAA's verified high water at the tide gauge, run through FloodRoute's flood model on today's roads and elevations, in dry weather. Drains, levees, tide gates, rain, road changes and elevation error all mean real conditions differed. Not for property, real-estate, insurance, lending, engineering or legal decisions.

## Every day with roads at risk (23)

| Date | High water (Sewells Point gauge, ft MLLW) | vs tide tables | Roads at risk | Severity | Deepest streets (model) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2003 | 4.12 | +1.43 ft | 3 | Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Jan 4, 2003 | 4.03 | +1.43 ft | 1 | Possible | West City Hall Avenue |
| Feb 16, 2003 | 4.24 | +2.05 ft | 5 | Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Feb 17, 2003 | 4.58 | +1.93 ft | 12 | Likely | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Mar 19, 2003 | 4.48 | +1.52 ft | 11 | Likely | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Mar 20, 2003 | 4.00 | +1.28 ft | 1 | Possible | West City Hall Avenue |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 4.98 | +3.00 ft | 24 | Likely | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 4.21 | +1.85 ft | 5 | Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Apr 17, 2003 | 4.73 | +1.42 ft | 14 | Likely | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Apr 18, 2003 | 4.25 | +0.97 ft | 5 | Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| May 16, 2003 | 4.32 | +0.95 ft | 6 | Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| May 17, 2003 | 4.39 | +1.09 ft | 9 | Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Jun 17, 2003 | 4.00 | +1.00 ft | 1 | Possible | West City Hall Avenue |
| Sep 9, 2003 | 4.64 | +1.55 ft | 12 | Likely | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Sep 10, 2003 | 4.42 | +1.45 ft | 9 | Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Sep 12, 2003 | 4.39 | +1.34 ft | 9 | Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Sep 18, 2003 | 7.89 | +5.18 ft | 348 | Severe | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Sep 28, 2003 | 4.18 | +0.64 ft | 5 | Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 4.13 | +0.60 ft | 3 | Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Oct 11, 2003 | 4.65 | +1.50 ft | 12 | Likely | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Oct 12, 2003 | 4.19 | +1.08 ft | 5 | Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Nov 24, 2003 | 4.11 | +0.73 ft | 3 | Possible | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |
| Nov 25, 2003 | 4.47 | +1.11 ft | 11 | Likely | West City Hall Avenue, South Mowbray Arch, Dinwiddie Street |

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